(St. John’s, NL), August 30, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a break and enter in St. John’s, which involved a theft of firearms.

RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to the area of Waterford Bridge Road in St. John’s around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, following a report of a break and enter at a residence. On arrival, officers determined that entry had been gained to the property overnight, and firearms had been taken. The RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) were engaged to support the investigation.

The firearms stolen from the property are described to be a Parker Hale .303 caliber rifle and a Remington 870 shotgun, as well as 12-gauge ammunition. A Rocky Mountain bike was also taken from the property.

Investigators are requesting any information to assist the investigation, including reports of suspicious activity or video footage in the area of the event.

Anyone with information to assist investigators is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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 File # 2023-50363

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
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